10 Hot IT Certifications and 10 IT Certifications Not Worth the Trouble

Careers Slideshow:10 Hot IT Certifications

The premium paid for IT certifications has been declining steadily over the last several years, but some specialties still command good money. Foote Partners' IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index shows that recent big winners have centered around security and architecture.

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Careers Slideshow:10 IT Certifications Not Worth the Trouble
As IT managers have become less willing to pay a premium for candidates who hold IT certifications, some specializations have lost value faster than the overall market. The following IT certifications have fared particularly poorly over the last year, according to the Foote Partners' IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index.

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